Close-up with Pura Belpré: How one Brave Librarian Transformed Puerto Rican Culture in America
How one Puerto Rican librarian transformed the New York Public Library and children’s literature forever Pura Belpré arrived in New York City in 1921 intending to stay for a wedding.…
Unleash the Power of Latino Literature Book Recommender
Find Perfect Pura Belpré Book Award Winners Instantly Through our Book Recommender Discover the magic of award-winning Latino literature with our free interactive Book Recommender! Our Pura Belpré Book Recommender…
Book Review: “Listening to the Quiet”
Listening to the Quiet is a tender, beautifully illustrated picture book that centers Deaf culture, family connection and the joy of learning sign language together. A must-read for early childhood classrooms…
Teacher’s Guide to Cinco de Mayo
This teacher’s guide gives K–5 educators the tools to teach Cinco de Mayo accurately and meaningfully. At its core is the 1862 Battle of Puebla — a stunning military upset…
ASL Matching Game
Celebrate National ASL Day with this free interactive sign language matching game for grades K–5! Students match real American Sign Language signs to their English meanings across three differentiated grade…
Woven Bookmark & Rug Craft
🌙 Arab American Heritage Month · May 2026 🌙 Al-SaduWeaving Craft A traditional textile art from the Bedouin people of the Arabian Peninsula — brought to life for K–5th grade…
A Close-Up of Sundus Saad: Weaving Color, Texture, and Memory
Sundus Saad is a South African-Arab fiber artist and weaver based in Cape Town whose work encodes personal memory, cultural heritage, and a commitment to sustainable materials. After more than…
Honoring Spanish Language Day with “The Interpreter”
“The Interpreter” tells the story of Cecilia. A young girl from a Spanish-speaking family who takes on an important but often unseen role: translating for her parents in everyday life.…
Teacher’s Guide to Good Friday & Easter: Traditions Around the World
Explore Good Friday and Easter through a global lens with this interactive K–5 educator’s guide. From Ukrainian pysanky eggs and Filipino Senakulo passion plays to Bermuda kite flying and Ethiopia’s…
